Ah, The Daily Heil, essential reading for that “feel good” factor

Quite enjoy the coffee break page though 😮

Did read that story from various sources though. Pretty poor show, but at least they’ve shown their true colours for all to see.

Just noticed the picture of the Stirling on the Feltwell site-

Could’ve been the inspiration for the Airfix Stirling box art-

As for the Varsities at RAF Catterick during my visit on 26 July 1977, according to my log, present were the following:

WJ896 Coded D

Looks like you’ve done it again QP:D

Apology’s for fathers rather informal log book keeping (sounds like you were far more diligent!) but it would appear he flew on 896 (one assumes WL) 11/12/53

Great pity he didn’t note the serials fully on Varsitys, he mostly recorded the aircraft’s letter.

There isn’t the slightest chance that these pilots would jeopardise their future careers by actually doing this.

Oh the irony 😀

Outstanding pics, nice work

Anytime I find myself travelling along the M11 (very rare) I call in to Duxford, it’s the law 😉

The venerable Shackleton, just think of the possibility’s, great all rounder, could fit sidewinders & inflight refuelling capability (but mind those props!)

Then, a few years down the line, BAE could take them all to bits, fit different wings, engines & avionics, except this time it’ll be called the Shackleton 3000, just to give then a chance of getting it ready on time. :diablo:

edit: just seen spitfiremans lancaster-rod, damn you Wallond!

A lovely shot of their last flypast over The Houses Of Parliament, impeccable formation flying as is befitting for such an occasion.